Overview

• The iX3 xDrive50 debuts with dual motors rated at 345 kW (469 bhp) and 645 Nm, delivering 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a 210 km/h top speed.
• A new 108.7 kWh cylindrical‑cell battery on an 800V architecture supports up to 400 kW DC charging, adding about 372 km in 10 minutes and charging from 10–80% in 21 minutes; 11 kW AC is standard with 22 kW available from March 2026.
• BMW’s reworked electronics use four high‑performance ‘superbrain’ computers, including the Heart of Joy controller that integrates drivetrain, braking, steering and recuperation with up to 98% regenerative braking in everyday stops.
• The cabin debuts Panoramic iDrive with a windshield‑wide display and a 17.9‑inch central touchscreen, a new four‑spoke steering wheel, and a digital‑first interface that retires the traditional iDrive scroll wheel.
• Production is scheduled to start at BMW’s Debrecen plant in late 2025 with Europe deliveries in spring 2026, the U.S. in summer 2026, and a China‑built variant from mid‑2026; BMW cites roughly one‑third recycled materials and a 34% lower lifecycle CO2 footprint versus the predecessor.